Troy University Code of Conduct Ethics and Social Responsibility Paper 1. A code of business ethics is a document that provides behavioral guidelines and g

Troy University Code of Conduct Ethics and Social Responsibility Paper 1. A code of business ethics is a document that provides behavioral guidelines and general principles that cover daily activities and decisions within the organization as they relate to the organization’s beliefs on matters such as mission, quality, privacy, or the environment. Depending on the company you have chosen, refer to their Code of Ethics: Texas Roadhouse TXRH_1802_HR_CODE.pdf or Hilton HW-Code-Of-Conduct-OCT2015-L26.pdf and comment on the behavioral guidelines you see they have communicated to their stakeholders. What does this document tell you about their ethical culture?2. Social Responsibility is the actions an organization takes beyond what is legally required to protect or enhance the well-being of living things. What evidence of Social Responsibility do you find addressed in the Code of Ethics? How does this make you feel about the company? TEXAS ROADHOUSE, INC.
Code of Conduct
A Message from Kent and Scott
Passion, Partnership, Integrity and Fun… All with Purpose! These core values
are the basic ingredient in our recipe for success. Legendary Food and Legendary
Service begins and ends with our people and our culture.
We are committed to operating with honesty and integrity. This Code of
Conduct defines our commitment and is a tool we can use to help us honor
that commitment. It does not replace good judgment, and may not apply to
every situation, but it is a great place to start if you have a question about
whether something violates our way of doing business or treating people. We
are dedicated to making this Code of Conduct, and its enforcement, fair and
consistent.
We want our employees, our Board of Directors, and our shareholders to be
proud of who we are as a company. When we believe in and live by our Core
Values, we become part of something truly special. When we walk the halls of
the Support Center, and when we’re out in the field, we see a company that is
full of pride and passion. We see t-shirts and bumper stickers that say “I Love
My Job.” You are invited to be a part of that. By following the basic principles
of respect and integrity outlined in this Code of Conduct, we can each do our
part to preserve the culture that makes our company LEGENDARY!
Introduction/Program Administration
Definitions:
Certain words used in this Code have specific meanings. Here’s what those words mean:
“Audit Committee” – the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of Texas Roadhouse, Inc.
“Code” – the Texas Roadhouse, Inc. Code of Conduct
“Company” – Texas Roadhouse, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries, including, but not limited to, Texas
Roadhouse Management Corp.
“Ethics Hotline” –the technology-based options for raising issues under this Code or the Company’s Policies
and Procedures, by telephone at 1-877-515-3014 or by going to our website, www.texasroadhouse.com and
clicking “Contact Us” and then “Texas Roadhouse Employee” OR clicking the EthicsPoint icon on the “Investor
Contact Info” button under the “Investors” tab
“Policies and Procedures” – the policies and procedures applicable to Company employees, depending on
your position (e.g., Texas Today for field hourly employees; The Compass for Support Center employees and
field managers)
“You” – all employees of the Company and all members of the Board of Directors of Texas Roadhouse, Inc.
“We” – the Company, and its officers, directors and management
Why we have a Code:
We are committed to Passion, Partnership, Integrity and Fun…All with Purpose! The Code guides us to apply
these core values to how we treat our fellow employees and how we run our business.
Who the Code applies to:
The Code applies to all employees of the Company and all members of the Board of Directors of Texas
Roadhouse, Inc. We also expect our vendors, suppliers, consultants and other business partners to act with
the same level of partnership and integrity as we do. Please report any concerns about the reputation or
conduct of any of our business partners immediately.
Your responsibilities:
You have three basic responsibilities under the Code:
1.
Understand the Rules That Apply To Your Job: Read and understand the Code and the Policies and
Procedures. If you don’t understand something, ask questions. You should have a good understanding
of how they apply to you.
2.
Use Good Judgment and Act with Integrity: This Code does not cover every legal and ethical issue
that may arise. You should always use good judgment and act with integrity in performing your job. If
you’re not sure how to handle a particular situation, use the resources in the Code to get help.
3.
Raise Questions and Report Concerns Promptly: If you think that something is wrong, aren’t sure
how to handle a situation, or believe that someone may have violated a policy, you have a duty to ask
questions and report concerns immediately. No one may threaten you or take adverse action against
you for raising questions or concerns under the Code or the Policies and Procedures.
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How to raise questions and report concerns:
There are several ways to raise questions or report concerns. We take all reported concerns seriously and
will promptly and thoroughly investigate each one as confidentially as possible.
Here are the ways you can raise a question or report a concern:
1. Contact a Member of Management: Contact a supervisor (this can be your Managing Partner, a Market
Partner, Regional Market Partner, a Director, Senior Director, Vice-President, or Executive Officer). You
can also contact any Director in the Legendary People Department. If you do not feel that your issue
was taken seriously, raise it through a different supervisor or the Ethics Hotline.
2. Contact Ethics Hotline Electronically: Go to the Ethics Hotline by visiting our website, www.
texasroadhouse.com, and clicking “Contact Us” and then “Texas Roadhouse Employee” OR clicking the
EthicsPoint icon on the “Investor Contact Info” button under the “Investors” tab. The “Contact Us”
pages are maintained by a third party, so you can be anonymous unless you choose to identify yourself.
3. Contact Ethics Hotline By Telephone: Call our Ethics Hotline at 1-877-515-3014. The information you
provide will be submitted in a written report. This line is maintained by a third party, so you can choose
to be anonymous if you prefer.
What happens when you file a report:
If you file a report, your concerns will be directed to the appropriate personnel for investigation. All reports
and investigations will be handled with discretion, and we will make every effort to keep our investigations
as confidential as possible.
We do not retaliate against any person who raises questions, reports concerns, or who participates in an
investigation related to this Code or the Policies and Procedures. If you feel that you have been retaliated
against, you should notify the Legendary People Department immediately.
Andy’s Outreach:
You may also raise questions or report concerns about Andy’s Outreach Fund, Inc. (“Andy’s”) using any
of the above methods. Andy’s is a non-profit corporation that provides financial assistance to Company
employees and employees of our franchise partners in times of personal emergency or crisis. All reports
received will be forwarded to the Board of Directors of Andy’s for investigation in accordance with Andy’s
policies and practices. We do not retaliate against any person who raises questions, reports concerns, or
participates in an investigation regarding Andy’s.
Violations of the Code:
Failure to adhere to this Code may subject you to disciplinary action, which could include termination. The
Code also obligates you to follow the standards in the Policies and Procedures and any other Company
policies and procedures.
You should also follow all of the laws, rules and regulations of the United States and other countries, and
the states, counties, cities and other jurisdictions in which we conduct our business. Violations of the law
may result in severe fines and penalties against the Company, and fines and imprisonment for individuals.
If there is a conflict between a law and this Code or the Policies and Procedures, you must comply with the
law and immediately report the conflict to the Legendary People Department.
Please note, for Company employees: unless you have a written employment contract with the Company,
you are employed at-will. The obligations and expectations set forth in this Code are not meant to change
that. The Code is not a contract, nor does it create any rights to continued employment.
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Waivers and Amendments:
The Board of Directors of Texas Roadhouse, Inc. is responsible for the administration and enforcement
of this Code. Any waiver of this Code for an executive officer or member of the Board of Directors must
be approved by the Board of Directors and will be promptly disclosed as required by law or regulation.
Any waiver for any other employee must be approved by the Board of Directors, the Chairman, the Chief
Executive Officer, or the President.
The Code was originally adopted by the Board of Directors on October 4, 2004. Amendments or changes
to this Code may only be made by the Board. Amendments, modifications and waivers will be disclosed as
required by the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the rules thereunder and the applicable rules of the
NASDAQ Stock Market. A copy of the most current version of this Code will be posted on our website, www.
texasroadhouse.com.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, gender, gender identity, disability, veteran status,
sexual orientation, citizenship, national origin, or any other legally-protected status. We will also make
reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants or employees with disabilities unless doing so results
in undue hardship for the Company.
Being a Legendary Team Member
Harassment, Discrimination and Retaliation Prevention:
We forbid any form of harassment of or discrimination against applicants, employees, guests, or vendors
because of a person’s race, religion, color, age, gender, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sexual
orientation, citizenship, national origin, or any other legally protected status. We also strictly prohibit retaliation
against individuals who raise concerns of harassment or discrimination.
Harassment is behavior that is: (1) based on race, religion, color, age, gender, gender identity, disability, veteran
status, sexual orientation, citizenship, national origin, or other legally protected status, and is (2) offensive or
unwelcome to another person. Discrimination means treating another person differently because of their race,
religion, color, age, gender, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, citizenship, national
origin, or other legally protected status.
Retaliation is a negative employment action taken against an employee because the employee resisted or
objected to harassment or discrimination, complained about harassment or discrimination, or assisted in a
harassment or discrimination investigation.
If you see or experience any conduct you believe violates this Code section, you should report the incident right
away using one of the methods listed in the Raising Questions and Reporting Concerns section above.
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Conflicts of Interest:
Taking personal advantage of a Company relationship can cause a conflict (or the appearance of one)
between what is best for you personally and what is best for the Company. You should avoid any activity
or relationship that creates – or appears to create- a conflict between your personal interests and the
Company’s business interests, including dealings with our vendors, the public, or our competitors. This also
applies to the activities of anyone with whom you have a close personal relationship, such as your spouse,
parents, children, relatives, or any person living with you.
We take pride in the strong partnerships we enjoy with our vendors. Set out below is some specific guidance
with respect to our vendor partnerships, but this is not exhaustive and is not a substitute for integrity and
good judgment.
• No cash gift, kickback, free personal services, or special favors may be requested or accepted from
any vendor.
• You may accept a gift from a vendor if the gift is of nominal value, was not solicited, and is not being
given in return for a special consideration or decision.
• Meetings with vendors may include entertainment. This entertainment should always be in good
taste and consistent with our Core Values and the Policies and Procedures. To avoid the appearance
of a conflict, any entertainment provided by a vendor should be of reasonable value and occasional
frequency, should be with established vendors only, and should accompany business activities. It
is permitted under this policy to request tickets to special events or ask for a dinner sponsorship
where it is obvious to all parties that the request is customary to the business relationship and in
no way is implied as a trade or payment for a special consideration or decision.
• If you hire a Company vendor to provide personal services, the services, pricing, and other terms
should be negotiated as an independent transaction, without reliance on the relationship between
the Company and the vendor.
You also may not use Company assets or opportunities for personal gain. This can include, but is not
limited to: using or personally benefitting from business opportunities that are discovered through the use
of Company property, Company information, or your position at the Company; using Company property
(including personnel), Company vendor relationships, Company information, or your position for personal
gain; and competing, directly or indirectly, with the Company. Owning an interest in a vendor or another
restaurant could also present a conflict of interest, and requires a waiver as provided for in this Code.
Other types of activities not mentioned here may create – or appear to create- a conflict of interest. In
general, you should decline any gift, offer, or investment opportunity if you believe that it could create doubt
about the appropriateness of it.
Protecting Confidential Information:
We depend on certain trade secrets, confidential information, knowledge, and data to make us Legendary,
and it is your responsibility to help us protect it. This applies to all nonpublic, proprietary, confidential,
personal, private, and/or trade secret information about the Company, its employees, or its guests that is
not generally known by the public. This includes, without limitation, actual or potential recipes, cooking
methods, pricing agreements, building layouts, financial data, guest and employee data, earnings releases,
product formulas and marketing plans. Do not disclose or share any confidential information, except as
expressly required to perform your job.
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Political Activities:
Individual participation in political activities should always be on a voluntary basis. Your employment status
will not be affected as a result of making or failing to make personal political contributions. However, you
may not use corporate funds, assets or resources (such as money, food, transportation and labor) to make
any political contributions, even if permitted by applicable laws. When getting personally involved in a
political activity, you should always make it clear that you are not acting as a representative of the Company.
Food Safety:
The responsibility for food safety is shared by everyone. We have established detailed procedures for
the proper purchasing, receipt, storage and handling of food products at our restaurants. If you are
concerned about improper food purchasing, receipt, storage or handling, you believe your own health
or that of anyone serving the restaurant (including suppliers and vendors) might negatively impact food
safety, or if you encounter any other situation in which you believe food safety has been compromised,
immediately notify a supervisor. You are expected to also notify a Product Coach (if applicable) or the
Director of Food Safety as soon thereafter as possible.
Accounts, Record Keeping and Financial Disclosures:
All of our business records, accounts and financial statements must be prepared on time and accurately
reflect all transactions and relevant matters. They must also conform to legal requirements, U.S. Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles and our system of internal controls, including those contained in our Policies
and Procedures. It is the responsibility of all employees to uphold these standards.
We follow all laws, rules and regulations that apply to the disclosure of our financial information and other
business records. We make it a high priority and take pride in making all financial disclosures and other
public communications full, fair, accurate, timely, and understandable.
Texas Roadhouse, Inc. Stock Trading:
It is your responsibility to comply with securities laws, as well as the Company’s Stock Trading Policy. Under
applicable law and our policy, you are prohibited from buying or selling stock in Texas Roadhouse or in any
of Texas Roadhouse’s business partners if you possess material, nonpublic information about that company.
Information is considered “material” if (1) a reasonable investor would consider it important in making a
decision on whether to buy, sell, or hold the stock; or (2) a reasonable investor would view the information
as significantly altering the total mix of information in the marketplace about the issuer of the stock.
Information is considered “nonpublic” if the information has not been broadly distributed to the public for a
sufficient period to be reflected in the price of the stock.
Other stock transactions or use of material, nonpublic information may be prohibited or strongly discouraged
under our Stock Trading Policy, securities laws, or both. If you have any questions about the Stock Trading
Policy, how it applies to you, or permissible/prohibited transactions, please contact the Company’s Stock
Plan Administrator.
Bribery and Corruption:
Operating with integrity means avoiding corruption of any kind, including bribery of government officials.
The U.S. government has a number of laws and regulations that govern bribes. One of the most
important U.S. laws governing bribery and corruption in the international marketplace is the Foreign
Corrupt Practices Act (or “FCPA”). State and local governments, as well as foreign governments, may also
have similar rules that you must follow.
Please refer to our Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy for more information, including detailed guidance on
the FCPA.
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TEXAS ROADHOUSE, INC.
Code of Conduct
Revised : FEBRUARY 2018
CODE OF CONDUCT
Hilton Worldwide
7930 Jones Branch Drive
McLean, VA 22102
United States
Team Members,
How the world perceives Hilton Worldwide and our hotels is the key to our past, present and future success,
and every one of our Team Members is personally responsible for creating a culture focused on our Values
of Hospitality, Integrity, Leadership, Teamwork, Ownership and Now. Our Team Members are the key to
upholding Hilton Worldwide’s reputation as the preeminent global hospitality company and fulfilling our
commitment to these Values.
The Hilton Worldwide Code of Conduct holds us to the highest ethical standards, particularly during
challenging situations. The Code applies to all Team Members at our corporate offices as well as our owned
and managed properties worldwide, ensuring a globally consistent culture of integrity.
Thank you for reviewing and living by the Code of Conduct as we collectively further our Vision
to “fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.”
Sincerely,
Chris Nassetta
President & Chief Executive Officer
Hilton Worldwide
CODE OF CONDUCT
WHO WE ARE
Our Vision
To fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.
Our Mission
We will be the preeminent global hospitality company — the first choice of guests,
Team Members and owners alike.
Our Values
Hospitality We are passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
Integrity
We do the right thing, all the time.
Leadership We are leaders in our industry and in our communities.
Teamwork
We are team players in everything we do.
Ownership We are…
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